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Business Subject Guide: Databases

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General and Reference Databases


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Credo is an easy-to-use tool for starting your research with dictionaries, encyclopedias, and other excellent tertiary sources. Use this box to search hundreds of full-text reference titles, as well as 500,000+ images and audio files and over 1,000 videos.


 

Films on Demand

Films on Demand

Browse Videos Specific to Business and Economics

Films on Demand allows you to browse videos by subject. Choose one of the Business and Economics subjects below to browse the available videos. 

Featured Databases

Featured Databases

Business Source Elite: A scholarly business database, which includes full-text resources in all disciplines of business, marketing, management, accounting, finance, and economics.

  • Search with keywords or company names for articles and research.
  • Combine terms using AND, OR, and NOT. EX: "pepsico and cereal" will return results with both terms, "pepsico or coca-cola" will return results with either term, and "pepsico not cereal" will get rid of anything about cereals.
  • Narrow down your search with clickable choices for scholarly resources and full text.
  • Contains the Bloomberg Business Resources Platform.
  • Choose "Browse" to access company reports, economic indicators, and other supplemental materials.

Learning Express LibraryLearning Express is a practice test service that provides immediate scoring, complete answer explanations, and an individualized analysis of your results. Included are GMAT practice tests and eBooks.

Nexis Uni: (formerly Lexis/Nexis) Includes business, legal, and medical journals as well as major newspapers from around the world. All articles are full-text.

  • From the dropdown menu next to the search box, select "Companies," to find profiles for various businesses
  • In your search results, go to "Subjects" on the left hand side of the screen where you can limit to "Business News" for searches on any topic.

Looking for Something Else

Database Help

Smiley Memorial Library's Stacks LogoNeed Tips on How to Search Library Databases?

Are you not sure where or how to start searching library databases? Check out our Introduction to Research Skills guide's Form a Search Strategy and Search Tips pages. As always, you can also reach out to a librarian for assistance.

ILL Request

Can't Find the Article You Are Looking For?

If you cannot find the item you need in either our catalog or databases, you can place an InterLibrary Loan (ILL) request directly with the Library. Delivery of articles usually takes 3 business days; delivery of books usually takes at least 7 business days.

The New York Times

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Business News from The New York Times

Did you know that all CMU students, faculty, and staff can register for a free account with The New York TimesThe New York Times is your go-to source for news and information on current events. View the Business section for updates specific to the field. Do you still need to create your free account? Visit the Edu Access registration page and register for your free account using your CMU email address. 

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